Delhi-Bihar Police Joint Operation Kills Four Wanted Criminals

A joint team of Delhi and Bihar Police killed four wanted criminals in a late-night encounter in Delhi's Rohini area, bringing an end to a manhunt that lasted several days. The four gangsters, allegedly involved in multiple murders in Bihar, were part of the notorious 'Sigma Gang' and were known to operate an organized criminal network in the region. The operation was launched after the gangsters allegedly opened fire at the police team, leading to a retaliatory action that resulted in their deaths.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four wanted criminals, identified as Ranjan Pathak, Bimlesh Mahto, Manish Pathak, and Aman Thakur, were killed in a joint operation by Delhi and Bihar Police.
  • The gangsters were part of the 'Sigma Gang' and were wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, extortion, and conspiracy to disrupt the Bihar assembly elections 2025.
  • Ranjan Pathak, the kingpin of the gang, had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest and was wanted in eight criminal cases.
  • All four gangsters were residents of Bihar and had been hiding in Delhi for several days before the encounter.
  • The shootout took place at approximately 2:20 am, and the gangsters were rushed to a hospital for treatment, where they were declared brought dead.
  • Reports suggest that the gangsters were hatching a conspiracy to disrupt the Bihar assembly elections 2025.

Statistics:

  • Rs 25,000: The reward on Ranjan Pathak's arrest
  • Eight: The number of criminal cases Ranjan Pathak was wanted for
  • Four: The number of gangsters killed in the encounter
  • 25, 25, 33, and 21: The ages of the slain gangsters (Ranjan Pathak, Bimlesh Mahto, Manish Pathak, and Aman Thakur)
  • Several days: The duration for which the gangsters were hiding in Delhi before the encounter
  • 2:20 am: The time of the shootout
  • Bihar: The state where the gangsters were residents
  • Delhi: The city where the operation took place

Sources:

  • PTI (Press Trust of India)
  • NDTV (News and Discussion Television)
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. (Published under the copyright 2025)

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